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The Black Parade Is Dead!

My Chemical Romance

184 min · 49 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · punk

A cathartic blend of theatrical rock and punk energy that channels raw emotional intensity into every note.

Why this album works

'The Black Parade Is Dead!' is significant as it not only documents the band's powerful live performances but also represents the culmination of their journey with 'The Black Parade' era. The album received critical acclaim, solidifying My Chemical Romance's position within the emo and alternative rock movements, and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its popularity among fans.
Career context
Released in 2008, 'The Black Parade Is Dead!' marks My Chemical Romance's transition from their commercially successful album 'The Black Parade' to a period of uncertainty. This live album encapsulates their farewell tour, showcasing their influence on the emo and alternative rock scenes while hinting at the band's impending hiatus. It captures a pivotal moment as they prepared to step away from the limelight after achieving mainstream success.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The End. 2:34
  • 2 Dead! 3:17
  • 3 This Is How I Disappear 3:51
  • 4 The Sharpest Lives 3:17
  • 5 Welcome to the Black Parade Standout 5:05
  • 6 I Don’t Love You 3:47
  • 7 House of Wolves 3:38
  • 8 Interlude 1:01
  • 9 Cancer Standout 3:16
  • 10 Mama 5:21
  • 11 Sleep 5:31
  • 12 Teenagers 3:03
  • 13 The Black Parade Is Dead 1:00
  • 14 Disenchanted 4:58
  • 15 Famous Last Words Standout 5:09
  • 16 Blood 1:21

Disc 2

  • 1 The End (live in Mexico City) 2:22
  • 2 Dead! (live in Mexico City) 3:17
  • 3 This Is How I Disappear (live in Mexico City) 3:51
  • 4 The Sharpest Lives (live in Mexico City) 3:17
  • 5 Welcome to the Black Parade (live in Mexico City) 5:05
  • 6 I Don’t Love You (live in Mexico City) 3:47
  • 7 House of Wolves (live in Mexico City) 3:38
  • 8 Interlude (live in Mexico City) 1:01
  • 9 Cancer (live in Mexico City) 3:16
  • 10 Mama (live in Mexico City) 5:19
  • 11 Sleep (live in Mexico City) 5:31
  • 12 Teenagers (live in Mexico City) 3:03
  • 13 The Black Parade Is Dead (live in Mexico City) 1:00
  • 14 Disenchanted (live in Mexico City) 4:58
  • 15 Famous Last Words (live in Mexico City) 5:09
  • 16 Blood (live in Mexico City) 1:21
  • 17 Welcome to the Black Parade (live in Hoboken, NJ) 5:11
  • 18 Thank You for the Venom (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:23
  • 19 Dead! (live in Hoboken, NJ) 5:05
  • 20 The Sharpest Lives (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:40
  • 21 This Is How I Disappear (live in Hoboken, NJ) 3:53
  • 22 Teenagers (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:07
  • 23 I’m Not Okay (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:03
  • 24 You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:04
  • 25 Famous Last Words (live in Hoboken, NJ) 5:06
  • 26 Give ’Em Hell, Kid (live in Hoboken, NJ) 2:45
  • 27 House of Wolves (live in Hoboken, NJ) 3:42
  • 28 It’s Not a Fashion Statement It’s a Death Wish (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:38
  • 29 I Don’t Love You (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:27
  • 30 Untitled (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:19
  • 31 Mama (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:45
  • 32 Helena (live in Hoboken, NJ) 4:54
  • 33 Cancer (live in Hoboken, NJ) 2:46

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